A certain candidate has begun a smear campaign against me. I will make a few clarification points, but will not be lowering myself or my campaign to that level.
The players of OE have a lot more to be concerned with, attempting to get their points and concerns across without candidates focusing on insulting each other.
The Commonwealth has only requested players remove their colonies from Merivia upon joining a faction based out of another region of the galaxy.
Approximately 40 of MAPLEs systems are in Quadrant Two and have been offered to other factions to take since we moved to Merivia.
MAPLE grew and adapted to the changing galaxy, and our innovation has allowed us to endure hard times and grow to prominence. Fortunately being part of the Commonwealth, we can survive as a specialized faction which is almost impossible anywhere else. We have become a faction for Canadian players in the Commonwealth, celebrating our proud history and culture. I have served honourably as a Canadian Soldier around the world and at home, in peace and in war.
The Commonwealth which comprises of four factions, claims fewer systems than Iron Union does. While we have claimed control over this region we only colonize to the essential level and keep the rest in trust. Our colonization policy is designed for longterm sustainment for future players and factions.
Merivian Colonization Policy
"Keep it small. To keep a balance, factions and players must understand flagging and marking territory is not welcome. Only make a colony if you are putting something useful on it such as military strongpoints, storage, mining, research or manufacturing. Space is not to be wasted, only colonize what you can use."
Read it all here:
http://www.OEMerivia.forumotion.com/info-recruitment-f10/merivian-project-t379.htm